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The Jill Bennett Show

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Jill Bennett’s twenty years of experience covering B.C.’s biggest stories as a reporter has developed her insatiable curiosity and keen sense for exposing what is really going on with a story. Jill digs deep, goes behind the headlines and finds out the real impact stories will have on the Lower Mainland. She talks with real people about the issues that matter most to them while keeping us informed, connected and entertained. If you want new information, new angles, and to know what’s happening right now, make time to listen to The Jill Bennett Show, Monday – Friday: 12 – 3pm.

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Episodes

Is The Housing Crisis Actually About Globalization? 21.01.2018 12:15

A UBC Professor speaks with Jill about a piece he wrote for TheTyee regarding the ongoing housing crisis in British Columbia. Guest: William E. Rees - Professor Emeritus Ecological Economics UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Opiod Crisis: Seniors Resorting To Street Drugs 21.01.2018 9:29

The College of Physicians and Surgeons are cracking down on GP prescribing of drugs. Guest: Alan Glasser - Pharmacist and Owner of Mark's Pharmacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! 21.01.2018 9:36

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Illegal Ride Hailing In Vancouver 21.01.2018 10:34

We listen to 'Confessions of an Uber Driver', and Jill discusses some instances of illegal ride hailing that has popped up in Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Weaver's LNG Battle 20.01.2018 10:44

The BC Green Party's Andrew Weaver recently threatened the NDP over liquified natural gas. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Legislative Bureau Chief Global BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dog Flu Appears In Ontario 20.01.2018 11:09

B.C. Vets are keeping their eye open as a nasty dog flu has started to spread in Ontario. Guest: Dr. Bill Ignacio - Doctor Granville Island Veterinary Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ministry Of Loneliness In the U.K. 20.01.2018 9:35

Officials in the UK have made a move to appoint a Minstry of Loneliness. Guest: Daniel Fontaine - CEO For The BC Care Providers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver Womens March Momentum 20.01.2018 7:30

A protest in Vancouver takes place to show solidarity with similar marches happining all around the world. Last year the march attracted over 15,000! Guest: Samantha Monckton - Organizer: March On Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tide Pods For Dinner? 20.01.2018 9:38

Jill checks in with the host of Get Connected on the latest trending stories in the Tech World. Guest: Mike Agerbo - Host of Get Connected on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Housing, Homelessness and Poverty Anxiety 20.01.2018 10:43

Vice President of Public Affairs for Insight West joins the show to discuss the recent BC Government Report Card and the level of concern regarding these issues. Guest: Mario Canseco - Vice President Public Affairs Insight West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets With Claire Newell 14.01.2018 14:28

It’s time for your Travel Best Bets! Every Sunday we take a look at the travel tips that will save your trip...and keep you in the loop. Guest: Claire Newell- President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Babes In The Woods Mystery 14.01.2018 13:48

A unsolved mystery continues to baffle experts. Author of Cold Case Vancouver joins Jill to talk about the babes in the woods mystery, still unsolved 65 years later. Guest: Eve Lazarus - Author: Cold Case Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fixed Term Limits? Your Thoughts cont'd. 14.01.2018 10:13

More passionate residents of the lower mainland share their thoughts and chat with Jill about Fixed Term Limits and other pressing issues facing the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fixed Term Limits? Your Thoughts. 14.01.2018 10:39

Jill opens up the phone lines on the topic of fixed term limits on the heels of Gregor Robertson announcing he would not run for re-election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

False Alarm In Hawaii 14.01.2018 9:33

A notification was sent out to everyone in Hawaii about a ballistic missile threat. Global Anchor Lynn Colliar was in Hawaii on vacation at the time, and joins Jill to talk about the experience. Guest: Lynn Colliar - Global BC Anchor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver's Density Lags Behind Comparable Cities 14.01.2018 10:37

With the housing crunch ever tightening, Jill speaks with an Analyst from the Fraser Institute about how other cities handle housing their population density. Guest: Josef Filipowicz - Senior Policy Analyst with the Fraser Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richmond Farmwatch Wanting A Stop To Farmland Destruction 14.01.2018 8:02

Co-Ordinator of Richmond Farmwatch joins the show to discuss what must be done to halt the destruction of Farm Land. Guest: Laura Gillanders - Coordinator Richmond Farmwatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ride Sharing: More Traffic And Congestion? 14.01.2018 8:56

A UBC Economics Professor joins the show to discuss the potential challenges and hurdles ride-sharing would bring to Vancouver. Guest: Sumeet Gulati - UBC Economics Professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! 14.01.2018 9:25

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victoria Bans The Plastic Bag 14.01.2018 8:58

Should Vancouver be doing more about plastic bags? Jill takes a look at how Victoria is handling the issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tree Clearing In Surrey Continues Despite Protest 13.01.2018 10:29

The campaign coordinator from Save Hawthorne Park joins Jill to talk about the Hawthorne Park tree clearing. Guest: Steven Pettigrew - Campaign Coordinator/Spokesperson Save Hawthorne Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Pet Friendly Housing Be A Right? 13.01.2018 11:41

Jill Speaks with the CEO Of Landlord BC about the ever pressing issue about pet friendly housing, or lack thereof in the Lower Mainland. Guest: David Hutniak - CEO Landlord BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Future of the Cambie Bridge 13.01.2018 5:49

How is the exclusive bike lane proposal on the Cambie bridge going to affect your daily commute? Jill Speaks with the Chair of HUB on the topic. Guest: Jeff Leigh - Chair of HUB's Vancouver/UBC Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Gregor Robertson Be Missed? 13.01.2018 11:35

Vancouver Courier Columnist joins the show to discuss an article he wrote regarding why Gregor Robertson won't be missed as Vancouver's Mayor. GUEST: Mike Klassen - Vancouver Courier Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking To Your Faucet?! CES 2018 Recap. 13.01.2018 10:58

Mike Agerbo joins the show to chat with Jill about Robots, among the other amazing gadgets he experienced at CES 2018. GUEST: Mike Agerbo - Contributing Host of Get Connected on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices